City of High Point fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of High Point? Yes. The City of High Point requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of High Point (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft within 15 ft of a local street source
- Corner lots
- Must not obstruct motorists' visibility at any street intersection source
- Distance from lot line
- Must be on private property outside the public right-of-way; not in easements or protected drainage areas without easement-holder approval; no numeric setback stated. source
- Not allowed
- Chain-link allowed 'except where prohibited' (where not stated). Not in a flood hazard area without flood damage prevention approval. source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of High Point
Steps based on highpointnc.gov — Fence
- Complete the Zoning Fence Permit Application.
- Prepare a plot plan showing the fence, buildings, property lines, easements and street right-of-way.
- Submit the application, fee and plot plan in person at the Development Services Center or online through Accela Citizen Access.
- The City checks completeness within 2 business days, then reviews (about 5 business days).
- Pay fees, receive the permit listing required inspections, then schedule inspections and obtain a Certificate of Compliance.
- Call 811 before digging.
- Paying
- Fees due before permit issued: cash, card, check/money order, or e-check online
- Review time
- Completeness check within 2 business days; review typically about 5 business days
- Inspections
- Inspections listed on the permit; Certificate of Compliance when finished
Who to contact
- Phone
- 336-883-3151
- Address
- Development Services Center, 211 S Hamilton St, High Point, NC
Contact from highpointnc.gov — Fence
What to submit
- Zoning Fence Permit Application
- Application fee
- Plot plan showing the fence relative to buildings, property lines, easements and street right-of-way
Other rules to know
- Heights measured to the top of the fence, excluding posts/columns (which may extend 18 in higher). Retaining wall or berm below a fence counts toward fence height.
- Masonry wall over 4 ft needs a construction permit instead. Historic district or Guilford County Historic Landmark property needs a Certificate of Appropriateness first.
Before you dig
Call 811 before digging post holes so underground utility lines are marked. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the City of High Point, NC?
Yes. The City of High Point requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of High Point?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft within 15 ft of a local street. Corner lots: Must not obstruct motorists' visibility at any street intersection.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of High Point?
Must be on private property outside the public right-of-way; not in easements or protected drainage areas without easement-holder approval; no numeric setback stated.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of High Point?
Complete the Zoning Fence Permit Application. Prepare a plot plan showing the fence, buildings, property lines, easements and street right-of-way. Submit the application, fee and plot plan in person at the Development Services Center or online through Accela Citizen Access. The City checks completeness within 2 business days, then reviews (about 5 business days). Pay fees, receive the permit listing required inspections, then schedule inspections and obtain a Certificate of Compliance. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of High Point (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of High Point?
Build High Point. Phone 336-883-3151.
Sources
Summarized from the City of High Point's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Residential Fence Standards (High Point Development Ordinance)
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